James Shields of Chicago White Sox activated from disabled list, to start Sunday

Shields, 35, has missed the past two months because of a strained right back muscle. The veteran right-hander said Wednesday he is “ready to rock” after three rehab starts for Triple-A Charlotte. He threw 90 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings, on Tuesday.

Shields is 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three starts this season.

To make room for Shields on the roster, the White Sox placed right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.